The Daily A Crisis of Ethics at the Supreme Court
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May 8, 2023 
Adam Liptak, Supreme Court correspondent for The New York Times, dives into the escalating concerns over ethics within the Supreme Court. He discusses the explosive allegations surrounding Justice Clarence Thomas and his undisclosed connections to billionaire donors. Liptak emphasizes the need for accountability and possible new ethics rules to restore public trust. The dialogue also touches on the judiciary's self-regulation challenges and the complexities of implementing an effective code of conduct in light of political pressures.
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Crow's Real Estate Purchases
- Harlan Crow purchased real estate from Justice Thomas, including his mother's house.
- Crow aims to create a Thomas museum, commissioning portraits and making undisclosed payments.
Thomas's Undisclosed Trips
- ProPublica revealed Justice Clarence Thomas accepted luxury trips from Harlan Crow.
- These trips, including a nine-day Indonesian vacation, went undisclosed for decades.
Tuition Payments for Thomas's Relative
- Crow funded private school tuition for Thomas's grandnephew, exceeding $150,000.
- Thomas previously disclosed a smaller tuition payment for the same relative, raising questions.